The AGH Norval Morrisseau collection finally gets its day
The AGH is home to one of the largest collections of the art of Woodlands artist Norval Morrisseau ... but it’s never reached the walls of the gallery until now
THE PAINTINGS of Norval Morrisseau are probably the most recognizable of all Canadian Indigenous artists.
You don’t have to be an expert to recognize his style — the neonlike brilliance of the colours, the black outlines behind the characters and the mystical stories they represent.
When you see one, you know it is a Morrisseau. The style is that distinct. It’s like a surreal stained glass window on canvas. He has been called the “Picasso of the North” and the founder of the Woodlands School of Canadian art.
For more than 30 years, the Art Gallery of Hamilton has been home to one of the na-
Paula Esteves Mauro and Greg Dawe move the painting "Children With Tree of Life" into position for the Norval Morrisseau exhibit.
WHAT
An exhibition of 16 paintings by Norval Morrisseau from the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s permanent collection.
WHERE
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King St. E.
WHEN
Official opening is Friday, Oct. 12, 6 to 10 p.m., in conjunction with the opening party for the tenth annual AGH World Film Festival. The exhibition runs through March 17.
ADMISSION
Free
WEBSITE
artgalleryofhamilton.com